How Tom Bradley Runs Los Angeles

Houston, the former deputy mayor and chief of staff of the city of Los Angeles, is reported to have said that he worked nearly full-time during his last six months as deputy mayor searching for a job in private industry. Earning a yearly city salary of $85,301, Houston was paid $42,650 to look for a job. Of course, the mayor states that during this time period Houston was fully occupied with city business. (i.e. the solid-waste disposal plan)

So which is it? An egregious waste of taxpayer dollars or sleazy influence peddling?

BARRY BAKIN

Canoga Park